Executive Assistants for hire in Colchester

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    97

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
    Master's degree
    23%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Care UK
    • Credit Suisse
    • Lockheed Martin UK
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    60%
    1-2 years
    20%
    More than 5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 97 profiles for Executive Assistants in Colchester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Executive Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £32,340 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,979 – £40,257 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Assistant Branch Manager

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Property ManagementResidential Lettings

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative Experience
  • Office Administrator

    Marks Tey

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceLegal Secretarial Experience
  • Receptionist

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Adobe PhotoshopEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL Foundation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Administration Assistant / CEIAG Administrator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEvent CoordinationCase ManagementRecord KeepingSIMS
  • Customer Assistant / HR Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQLevel 2 in Customer Service

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceStockingStock ReplenishmentMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Personal Assistant to Directors

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Event Planning

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceExecutive Support ExperienceStakeholder LiaisonLiaising with Senior ExecutivesEmail Software

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What's the average time to fill an executive assistant role?

The average time to fill an executive assistant role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do executive assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for executive assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for executive assistants include: First Aid Certification, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check) and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to executive assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive assistants include: receptionist, project administrator and customer assistant / HR assistant.

What level of education is common for an executive assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive assistant in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive assistant?

Most executive assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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